© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Groat - John II Brabant castle ND
| Silver | 4.17 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Brabant (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | John II the Peaceful (1294-1312) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1300-1312 |
| Value | 1 Groschen (Groot) |
| Currency | Groot (1183-1506) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.17 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#95840 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Short cross circled by double legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✠ NOMEN : DOMINI : NOSTRI : SIT : BENEDICTVM
✠ BRABANTE DVX
Translation:
Blessed be the name of our Lord
Duke of Brabant
Comment
The gros of Jean II is distinguished from that of his father, Jean I by the fleur-de-lis in the circles/arcs around the border obverse.The gros of Jean I contains three pellets in each circle, and that of Jean III has a leaf.
This coin was also issued at other mints:
Antwerp (Anvers), Witte 303 - Legend around the castle + MOnETAxAnDVVP' :
